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How to Score Those Sweet Paid Speaking Gigs Like a Boss

Are you tired of talking to your cat about your passion for public speaking? Do you dream of standing in front of a crowd, captivating them with your words, and getting paid big bucks for it? Well, my friend, you're in luck. In this article, I'm going to show you how...

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Brett C. Mitchell and Stacey Church Brett C. Mitchell, CVE, general manager of the Overland Park Convention Center in Kansas City, has been installed as chair of the board of directors of the International Association of Venue Managers, replacing outgoing chair Stacey...

Report: Design Around Engagement, Not Age

MCI Group’s research suggests that new products and events should target the kind of career goals of the target audiences, and the kinds of behaviors they’re most comfortable with A new research report suggests that associations may be overinvested in generational...

Sneak Peek: Sustainability Sanctuary at Expo! Expo! 2026

Every industry has a moment each year when its practitioners stop trading pitches and start trading proof. For exhibitions and events professionals, that moment is Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition. It’s the ONE EPIC EVENT where the industry’s top...
People on the Move

People on the Move

Alison Wallace The Hiltons of Chicago Sales & Marketing Complex, representing Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, Hilton Chicago, and The Drake Hotel, announced the promotion of Alison Wallace to director of sales, citywide strategy, effective April 1, 2025. With more...

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Engaging the Next Generation of Leaders

Editorial Note: Originally published in the February 2025 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. Trade shows are at a critical turning point as technology transforms everything around us and workplace dynamics keep shifting. Much of this change is led by the Gen Z...

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